Can You Guess The Next Hot Shopping District In NYC?
Some days, it seems the Big Apple is changing so much and so fast that we can barely keep up. There are constantly new 'hoods and trends popping up — it's a full-time job just keeping it all straight. And now, just when you thought you were finally getting used to everything, the fate of our retail-scape… Read More
Apr 30, 2013 12:45 PM EDT
Sotheby's Tries Its Hand At Craigslist... Awkwardness Ensues
UPDATE: We've received word that this is indeed a hoax, but we're laughing up a storm nonetheless.
The whole job-finding process can be stressful, overwhelming, and seemingly impossible — for the job seekers, that is. On the other hand, employers have it easy, what with simply posting an ad and waiting… Read More
Apr 26, 2013 7:30 AM BST
The 12 Real-Ale Pubs To Check Out This Weekend
We can safely say that our favourite aspect of London life is the pub culture. We love nothing more than grabbing a pint after work. But, we want more. We're better than subpar brew, and you know it. So, we're raising the bar with a roundup of the pubs that sell the best ale, north, south, and east… Read More
Apr 24, 2013 4:30 PM EDT
NoVa Residents Love The Written Word — But Guess What They're Reading?
Congrats, Alexandrites! According to Amazon sales data, you're the most voracious readers in the U.S. — but you've also got a naughty side. The mega e-tailer just released data revealing that it sold more books, magazines, and newspapers per capita to Alexandria than any other city in America (with… Read More
Apr 12, 2013 2:30 PM EDT
This Local Start-Up Wants To Revamp Your Guy's...Sock Drawer
Dudes and their sock drawers don't usually have the best relationship: Business attire forces guys to invest in blah black and gray pairs, and single socks mysteriously go missing in the wash. It all amounts to a strained (but necessary) co-existence, and, until recently, there wasn't much a fella… Read More
Apr 9, 2013 1:45 PM EDT
Is NYC Really The Top City For Post Grads?
Graduating from college was one of the best time in our lives — besides the nonstop parties celebrating the end of studying and test-taking, the excitement of packing up your life and starting a whole new adventure can't be beat. But, then, the reality of moving sets in. Job hunting, apartment hunting… Read More
Mar 27, 2013 2:00 PM EDT
What Does Love Look Like? 15 Snaps From The Supreme Court
Here at R29, we know that love comes in many different forms — and there's no better place to see proof of that right now than outside the Supreme Court, as justices this week began hearing cases challenging the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8. [Editor's note: According to the New York Times… Read More
Mar 25, 2013 12:30 PM EDT
Where Do D.C.'s Hottest Young Professionals Work? Here's The List
Take a quick look around your workplace right now — see any hotties? If the answer is no, it's probably because you're not doing the 9-to-5 drill at Living Social, The World Bank, or Vida Fitness. Dating app Hinge just released data ranking Washington's hottest workplaces (sorted by average Hinge ratings… Read More
Jun 18, 2013 2:40 PM EDT
Feb 28, 2013 1:30 PM EST
Are These The Coolest Roommates In NYC? Read On, Then Share Your Story
Living in the Big Apple just wouldn't be the same if we didn't have those wacky roommate stories. And, yes, we've all had them. From the messy hoarder who steals your Friends DVDs to the hot mess with boundary issues, there's not a roomie archetype R29 HQ hasn't come across. Luckily for our city's sanity… Read More
Feb 19, 2013 12:30 PM EST
Experience Members-Only Manis, Pedis, & More At Primed
What can make a spa day even better? Well, for starters, you could add car service, desk-side appointments, and an exclusive vibe that makes you feel super spoiled. That's the vision behind Primed, the city's first members-only beauty salon, now open in Georgetown. Owner Diana Ellis snagged her favorite… Read More
Feb 14, 2013 2:55 PM CST
Big News: Illinois Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage
In what is probably the best Valentine's Day present that Illinois citizens could ask for, the Senate has voted to legalize gay marriage. In a vote of 34-21, our state's politicians took a stand for marriage equality and human rights. The bill will now head to the House of Representatives for approval… Read More
Feb 13, 2013 11:15 AM EST
Single? Trulia Explains Why In A Pretty — But Also Sad — Graphic
Maybe you're one of the lucky few who never asks herself the big question — "Why can't I find someone?" — either because you're not single or, well, you just don't care. But, if you're not in that group, then you've probably questioned the hows and whys of dating in the nation's capital at least… Read More
Feb 7, 2013 11:45 AM EST
Is This Dating App Proof That Romance Is Dead In D.C.?
No matter if you're a college student or a post-grad worker bee, it's true — dating in D.C. is hard. Everyone's busy, no one's your type, playing the field is our national pasttime — we've heard (and experienced) all the reasons. But is technology really the way to solve our love woes? According… Read More
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